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Mc Shane Family History

Mc Shane Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcshane, Mcshan, Mcelhone, Mchale, Shane, Mcgahan, Culhane, Mchaney

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Where is the Mc Shane family from?

You can see how Mc Shane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Shane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Shane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Mc Shane families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mc Shane's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Shane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Shane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Shane ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mc Shane. 58% of Mc Shane men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mc Shane women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mc Shane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Shane census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Shane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 689 military records available for the last name Mc Shane. For the veterans among your Mc Shane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Shane lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mc Shane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mc Shane in 1967 was 84, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Shane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Shane ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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